student experience

On the first of June 2017 at 16:30, I put down my University of Leicester History Society pen and finished the last piece of my entire degree. The exams are over, and so is student life for me! Unfortunately for you I’m still the uni’s History blogger until July, so you’ll have to put […]

This is a mid-revision update again, in the form of some things I have learnt about continuing to study right at the end of exams season: For some reason History students have really late exams, and yes it is annoying when your housemates have finished their degrees and you haven’t. However, you can turn this […]

It’s officially go-time guys. The dissertations may be in, but exam era is upon us. To help everyone out, I’ve put together a list of really helpful articles and resources that come in handy at this time every year. Enjoy! Finding a place to study If you work better on campus but can’t find a […]

The time has come – I’ve officially been to the last class of my degree, and handed in my last essay. Only two exams to go, then I’ll be completely finished! I am excited, but going to that final timetabled class was surprisingly emotional. I’ve grown attached! As if to mark the occasion, I […]

You may have mastered the art (or got pretty close) of writing essays at sixth form level, but most students have no idea what to expect when it comes to writing that first university assignment. So here I am once again to save the day, with a handy introduction to writing your first assignment! […]

You know you’re an adult when your best friend gets excited about the fact you bought her a blender, of all things, for her 21st. You also know you’re an adult when you manage to submit your dissertation a full ten days before the deadline. Not to boast, but I’ve been working on this […]